propylon

[ prop-uh-lon ]

/ ˈprɒp əˌlɒn /

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Question 1 of 7

What does “Promethean” mean?

1825–35; <Greek propýlon, equivalent to pro-pro-² + pýl(ē) gate + -on neuter singular noun ending

The second type of propylon differs from the first in having a very much smaller doorway in comparison with its total mass.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2)|Georges Perrot
I well remember the morning I stood before the propylon, or chief entrance of Karnak.
Sketches|Benjamin Disraeli
Hallock sat as rigid as a carved figure flanking an Egyptian propylon, which his attitude suggested.
The Taming of Red Butte Western|Francis Lynde
Do you know, too, that my ignorance is such that I had to look in the dictionary to find out what plectrum and propylon meant.
Mark Gildersleeve|John S. Sauzade

Judging from the scenes and inscriptions which accompany it, Champollion thought this represented a propylon at the Ramesseum.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2)|Georges Perrot